The Great & Bizarre Career of Jim Carrey

[@captainmidnight]

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[@crispy17X]

Myself and irene

[@knightofanguish7399]

Ace Ventura 2. I know it's such a typical film to pick but it was a stepping stone to branch out to people in a humorous manner. And it's ok to be funny is what I got the impression growing up. Although in more "serious" manner, I loved the Truman show. Made me realize how bad or the downside of the world trying to control you in such a manner for their own benefit. And how your decisions were based on arranged plans. Really want to make your life whatever you want not what society wants.

[@evancamacho520]

Bruce Almighty

[@AllenLyons16]

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind

[@Hilter420]

Truman show. It showed that he can also be a serious actor if he wants to and not just a goofball

[@jimmneedle]

This video glossing over Eternal Sunshine is as bizarre as Jim Carrey's career.

[@andrewwebb7584]

One of my favourite movies of all time!

[@mediaondisplay3089]

He didn't gloss over, he didn't even mention it! But he mentioned yes man" wtf

[@ThelateDomC.]

@@mediaondisplay3089 He did mention it, but only for a few seconds

[@Moozeooze]

for real, best movie in his entire career

[@dvt1393]

Agreed. It's still my favorite movie of all time.

[@MunchSkating]

Good retrospective but I think you really missed a step in not spotlighting Eternal Sunshine, which might be one of the his finest moment as an actor. The films a genuine masterpiece and he is a big part of that

[@john_comi]

This Guy: Ignores Eternal Sunshine (Everyone disliked that)

[@JAIMEGARCIA-gw9re]

I remember watching that in school. Such a good movie.

[@mediaondisplay3089]

It really shows that CM doesn't really know that much about film.

[@luismarioguerrerosanchez4747]

He just name drops it.

[@padrick2451]

He wasn't subtle in that either

[@john_comi]

@Edge Lord McCringe MK-3000 Exactly

[@Ironoxman1]

"almost never reinventing himself or the performances he tries to give" I feel like you glossed past Eternal Sunshine to strengthen your overall argument, but the film has had such a profound impact & his performance is so understated and nuanced. It's truly a major oversight & its omission undercuts the claim you're trying to make. Jim Carrey is capable of great dramatic performances, and saying he almost never reinvents the performances he's trying to give is an unnecessary simplification of a culturally significant actor. But in the end, I truly appreciate the effort you put into crafting this video, and, based on your responses to other comments pointing out this oversight, I know you care & want to deliver a comprehensive and insightful video. I'm sure it can't feel good to be called out over and over again about the same thing, so thank you for listening & for continuing to create.

[@d3rrick10493]

THANK YOU! It's by far his best film and performance, and to not even show a clip of it? Damn.

[@StrangeDad]

Totally agree with you. I was waiting for him to talk about Eternal Sunshine, curious of what he thought of one of my absolute favourite movies. And he barely mentions it. Disappointing.

[@duveydoo]

Yeah and no mention of I love you Phillip Morris either which was an amazing performance and OMG Kidding has to be one of the best shows on TV!

[@hannasaynwittgenstein-berl6931]

@@duveydoo hell yeah dude, kidding probably one of his best performance

[@scottgimple7705]

The truman show, the number 23, dark crimes, kidding and i love you phillop morris are all great peformances of him trying to reinvent himself (and successfully)

[@soliquid3420]

You seriously downplayed Eternal Sunshine and Kidding.

[@luisleal7301]

kidding is great!

[@hazerain7354]

Yes. Kidding is so different than his other roles and its a great show.

[@laylette4017]

He also downplayed The Truman Show A LOT

[@mohamadmahmoud6926]

Jojo Quinoa not as much as eternal bro.

[@ricoselkum]

Holy shit Kidding is awsome, not "just" awsome, real life, possible, cruel and on point awsome.

[@juliaa365]

he keeps talking about his limitations as a cartoonish actor while deciding to almost completely overlook his very shy and understated performance in eternal sunshine. he really transformed himself for that role and i think he deserves appreciation for that role at least

[@TheRealJahan]

I’m actually a fan of the “TV show almost no one has heard of” and you’re not helping by not even mentioning the name of the show. It’s called _Kidding_ btw

[@HiMyNameIsJackson]

and season 2 is airing RIGHT NOW... this dude glossed over it as if it were a failure, not a currently on air tv show

[@HeavyLiquidOfficial]

That's a really great show

[@TheBaltimoreMovieTrailerPark]

Yep, this is exactly what I was going to say! Thanks for sparing me the trouble! I totally concur!

[@The.Crystal.Clods.]

Agreed. This is probably the worst video this dude has put out in a minute, at 17 minutes long you should at least cover the stuff that challenges your point, not just ignore it all

[@TheAndSlem]

It's one of the best things on TV right now and Showtime is making a very poor job selling it

[@batesjernigan1773]

I appreciate the time that went into making this video but I think you missed the mark here. Jim Carrey is "similar" in roles in the same way Robin Williams was "similar" in roles. Both of them are legendary comic actors and brought in enormous box office. Both also went on to serious things that were further out of their wheelhouse. Dismissing "Kidding" and "Eternal Sunshine" to support your argument is frustrating and I disagree with your main premise. So to say people only want 90s Jim Carrey I think is like saying people only want Robin Williams from Good Morning Vietnam. There are very distinct differences in the roles both decided to play later in their careers so it seems like you're minimizing the work and talent required by the actors.

[@kwwildchild1]

Perfectly summed up my thoughts. Thanks for that!

[@josephmartinellijr1844]

Well said, Carey and Willams are my two favorite actors and they both have a great range that I feel people don’t give them enough credit.

[@jefferyjones8399]

I wish you wouldn't have glossed over Eternal Sunshine, his greatest performance.

[@maldon3659]

I personally think the Truman show is his best performance

[@triceratops7084]

Same

[@jefferyjones8399]

@@maldon3659 It's definitely up there, no doubt about it.

[@captainmidnight]

You're right, I should have talked about it more.

[@khaelstorm2552]

captainmidnight it’s ok capn now you get to make a whole video on the genius of that movie 🖤

[@mikemorgan6685]

Netflix: *adds Yes Man* CM: I'm about to review this man's whole career

[@Eyezpopmusic]

Yup

[@mattlamson240]

Eternal Sunshine, Phillip Morris, Dark Crimes, Man on the Moon, The Majestic, etc...this video isn't comprehensive

[@screeeee6171]

then make ur own loser

[@Hakiimthedream]

this video was a complete miss

[@Savnoc]

He didn't even mention or show clips from The Majestic, which is kinda understandable but that movie is underrated AF

[@Eyezpopmusic]

Exactly the majestic is actually a good movie even if you dont like him Carey. This guy just trying to get people angry and infell for it

[@abelchavez2463]

I feel like ur really underselling Jim Carrey

[@hugerhumm3439]

I am floored that you barely mentioned eternal sunshine of the spotless mind which is easily his best job as an actor and the best movie he’s been in

[@thatguy779]

I would actually argue that his role in A Series of Unfortunate Events was one of his more unique and better executed roles

[@ffejpsycho]

You didn't even mention the excellent "I Love You, Phillip Morris" And I felt you too quickly glossed over his perfectly subdued, understated performance... it managing to be simultaneously solemn, likeable, petty, vindictive, loving, uplifting, and heartbreaking.... while remaining very relatable...

[@MrGittz]

ffejpsycho that’s the name! Yeah he left out The Majestic as well. Those are two movies that don’t fit his premise and so he just skipped over them. Lame.

[@cheshirecat1611]

I just saw "I love you Phillop Morris" two days ago and it is aboslutely fantastic! His performance in that is amazing! A bit more realistic while still maintaining the same energy.

[@kittenswithbows]

It's a great film!

[@BugsyFoga]

As someone who loved Jim Carrey growing up you have no idea how happy I was seeing him in the sonic movie.

[@footclann0043]

Same

[@HadieBear]

When I see sonic, it’ll be for Jim carrey, the fact that it’s a sonic movie is a bonus

[@Juju-co8ys]

Deadass lol it was worth it he’s hilarious and fits eggman perfectly

[@skeletor6287]

THE _ G.O.A.T there’s always someone who never seems to realise that their opinion doesn’t matter. So I’ll put it simply for you...your opinion DOES NOT MATTER.

[@timhow]

Everyone is focusing on Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, but I think a better example of Carey doing "serious" acting is the series "Kidding" he has done a season of with a second currently premiering (the TV show he mentions at 14:27)

[@suchitmishra0007]

Tbh lma watch Sonic just cause Jim Carrey is in it.

[@jimmneedle]

is Ima a word?

[@dimitrescu182]

He's one of the reasons why I watched the movie

[@Fantallana]

Jimm Needle I am going to I’m going to I’m gonna I’ma English is beautiful

[@Juju-co8ys]

He’s Fs my favorite part of the movie

[@scottgimple7705]

Me too

[@pdzombie1906]

Captainmidnight: Every actor has such a weird career.... Every actor in Hollywood: I'm gonna make a project to pay the rent, and then one for me... And let's not talk about Eternal Sunshine, I mean, it's not like every comment is going to be about that...

[@rayrattray3814]

Jim Carrey should take on DC's Elongated Man should the character ever come to the screen

[@Skyewardbound]

I could definitely see that being a good role for him

[@KookShanty]

I’ve always felt Hartley Sawyer is inspired by Carrey

[@wallywest4727]

Prefer Plastic Man for him.

[@TheRealJahan]

*the BIG screen cuz the character is currently on the flash tv show

[@TommyTonk]

@@KookShanty Hes like a slightly off clone.

[@bryndone]

You left off “The Majestic” a really great, Straight, and grounded dramatic roll by Carrey. I can’t help but think it was intentional, because it didn’t fit your thesis.

[@tpsam]

Tell me a bit about the plot I feel like I have watched but can't remember it

[@MrGittz]

Exactly.

[@SuperWeebBros]

Yes, I absolutely love this movie

[@LynnHermione]

Yeah, this was the movie where he showed he could play the charming leading man in a romantic movie (if you ignore half of The Mask, outside of the occasional gag Stanley is one of his sweeter, more understated performances). But this video wanted to show him as a washed out comedian

[@LynnHermione]

@@tpsam A Hollywood douche has an accident and loses his memory, and ends up in a small town where everybody believes he is a young soldier who died in the war. He falls in love and tries to help the town revive the old theater, the Majestic, unadvertently using his Hollywood knowledge. It's a really sweet dramedy

[@clayish2615]

LOL at not talking about Eternal Sunshine....

[@Ironica82]

Not everyone liked it. Tiss just different opinions. I had to see it for film class and was bored throughout (and that is coming from a guy who is a fan of Dances With Wolves).

[@野村康平-h7p]

LOL at not talking about Eternal Sunshine....

[@NotHPotter]

Did you really just blow by Eternal Sunshine with just a passing mention? For shame.

[@plosflow7556]

I feel like Eternal Sunshine was a big one that you missed in this video

[@NerdsBehavingBadly]

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind is my favorite film of his though, Carrey nearly brought me to tears

[@RastaGamesful]

Really love this actor.

[@richarddweckcomedy]

You didn’t mention his stand up at all

[@lulamax7942]

You’re pretty much just judging him. What if he just wanted to do what he wanted and didn’t care about all this analyzing you’re doing?

[@universall8731]

Jim Carrey is Such a Gem! I am glad he is having fun in Sonic the Hedgehog!

[@kittenswithbows]

Im a new viewer, just found this channel a week ago, and have enjoyed perusing the career videos. But this one baffles me. The choices are so strange. Eternal Sunshine gets a glancing mention and then a minute is spent discussing his performance in the Kick Ass sequel. No mention of I Love You Philip Morris, and I found the discussion of the Truman Show could have been done better. But I may just be biased there as it's a favorite movie of mine. I am just very confused. It feels like half a video, but it's 17 minutes long.

[@pattongilbert]

I’m genuinely surprised that he glossed over Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. That movie is incredible in every way. Wasn’t it at least worth a mention?

[@PeevedLatias]

He did mention it. He didn't go into details, but he said it's a good dramatic role.

[@Tacom4ster]

I like Jim Carrey on "KickAss 2", hardly anyone talk about that

[@Justsomerandomguy951]

Same

[@ffejpsycho]

I lost respect in him a bit, after reading script, signing on, going through all pre-production, shooting, and post-production work... and being paid... Only then he publicly denounces it, refusing to promote it, and throwing everyone of his co-stars, and crew under a bus... only for some dubiously timed, shallow "moral" grandstanding.

[@TheMrfoxguy]

Even carrey carrey himself doesnt want to talk about it either he disliked the movie.

[@TreFKennedy]

Me , Myself and Irene is classic 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Trekkie46]

Oddly enough, what I find most interesting was when you were talking about Hollywood trends in the 90's. Ever consider a segment about such trends and their history/development?

[@Kevin_Street]

You (and everyone else) should definitely watch "Kidding." Carrey's character in that series is totally different from anything else he's ever played. It's really something special.

[@FatherHail]

As poorly received as it was by critics I feel like The Majestic is one of the most underrated of Jim Carrey's performances and kind of marked the point where you can see his transition into a role like Eternal Sunshine

[@pstratos7]

A career fitting of the man himself

[@MrOllie1roddy]

"He's turned up to 11 and thats not what Jones is good at" - watch Under Siege mate

[@RayOfTruth]

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind is my favorite. Plus they were the inspiration for To the Moon and Finding Paradise which are masterpieces, not just for video games but story telling in general.

[@julius396]

The cable guy is actually one of my favorite Jim Carrey movie.

[@dougpeterson47]

I can't believe how fast you went over the masterpiece that is Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind

[@TheRealGuywithoutaMustache]

Jim Carrey is a phenomenal actor, he deserved this recognition video.

[@kwwildchild1]

Wow. I don't think I've ever come across someone with a more opposite taste in movies and comedy to my own.

[@diegodelafuente5056]

Yo these new "career" videos are really enlightening but also fun AF 🔥💯👌

[@n0r3mac]

kidding is so underappreciated. it’s carrey’s best and most different performance since eternal sunshine.

[@JackieBOYoBOY]

I totally agree I hate that Jim Carrey doesn't have as many serious roles

[@dannyganelin9777]

Glossing over Eternal Sunshine and Kidding to strengthen your argument didn’t really work for me.

[@BigBird104]

Ace Ventura is amazing! I think it holds up so well. Tones in comedy have changed, but I love it

[@BrutalMelee]

Harrison Ford made 3 cult movies in 25 months (and few days) which is also pretty amazing. -Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back, 17 May 1980 -Raiders of the Lost Ark, 12 June 1981 -Blade Runner, 25 June 1982 And all of his characters became cult characters too (Han Solo was already it), not just the movies were BIG.

[@brianvaira486]

His show Kidding is criminally underrated.

[@svenleeuwen]

Damn, I am not alone in this: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind is a wonderful performance. It deserves more attention.

[@redfin382]

Eternal sunshine of the spotless mind is one of the best movies ever. I love it. I can't believe you barely mention it.

[@agirlnamedbrett.]

I love the mini documentary here on youtube about his paintings. they are killer and let's you see, even if only for a few minutes into his mentality now that he is older. even though his characters maybe seem the same, he has def. grown as a person which is all that truly matters. I'll always love this guy. xoxo love from Maryland

[@thanosamazing72]

Interesting fact: Jim carrey was supposed to Star as Howard Hughes in a biopic directed by Christopher Nolan. But the movie did not happen due to the fact that Christopher Nolan did not want to compete with Martin Scorsese.( both his movie and Scorsese movie we're supposed to come out in the same year)

[@zenith_gg]

The Home Alone 3 haircut bit got me!!! 🤣

[@ChuckD008]

I have SUCH fond memories of watching Mask & Ace Ventura on repeat with a friend as a child. Also, Eternal Sunshine is one of my all-time faves & it always breaks my heart watching it

[@Dareyouhow]

Me myself and Irene is my favourite Carey movie, every time his alter ego came out I was garunteed a good laugh !

[@Masterge77]

Watching this video shows me how much Hollywood has fallen, especially when you mention how movies have shifted from being focused on star power in favor of branding, ultimately making it feel like everything is just an advertisement for products.

[@JesusGarcia-oy7ff]

That tv show no one heard about is called Kidding and it’s his best dramatic performance in years, and the show its airing its second season RIGHT NOW!!! Honestly everyone should be praising him and the show.

[@crunchyfresco]

Well since no one said it. I like 23. It was different. I like that he does different roles. He feels more human instead of yelling and making his weird faces. I was too young to understand cable guy not my favorite but now that I am older it makes sense.

[@henryravesteyn3990]

Just saying the amount of times you say he is being more Jim Carrey than every is a bit annoying and also you glossed over eternal so hard that is one of his greatest movies

[@bartoszdulas1703]

I have to say. Carrey's Riddler was the best part of Batman Forever and is the only reason why I rewatch it once a year.

[@scottgimple7705]

The truman show, the number 23, dark crimes, kidding and i love you phillop morris are all great peformances of him trying to reinvent himself (and successfully)

[@triceratops7084]

Eternal sunshine is his Best Easily

[@ImCarpet]

I was hoping you'd talk more about Eternal Sunshine. It's one of my favorite movies of all time.

[@IndianaJoe0321]

Am I the only one who liked "The Majestic?" It wasn't even mentioned in the video.

[@pendaco]

Yeah, it's a pretty good movie!

[@JamesThePierce]

I didn't even think of that one. Good film.

[@LickMyRainbow77]

Carrey's role in Kidding is interesting to watch. In the show, he's a kid tv presenter in a similar to Mr Rogers, which Carreys heightened acting channels well into but it also leaves you feeling like the character can't seem to let go of that mask even when they're not on tv and grieving. It's a serious show that uses his odd energy to useful effect

[@lulamax7942]

I love how he doesn’t give a fuck about anyone and doesn’t change and just is who he wants to be.

[@shinobi-no-bueno]

The Mask turns you into Jim Carrey

[@Disney65Fan]

Haha

[@DNA912]

1 view, 20 likes, 8 comments. makes sense

[@amead78]

Carrey saved his career by not being in The Mask 2.

[@ChosenPlaysYT]

Me Myself and Irene had some pretty funny scenes it was my favorite of his 2000’s.

[@FakeSchrodingersCat]

The thing with Man in the Moon is that Carry did an almost perfect Andy Kaufman impression throughout the entire shoot. The problem is Andy Kauffman was impossible to work with himself so someone so in character that they insist on behaving like Kaufman even when the camera isn't rolling is going to be hard to work with as well. The other failure of the movie was simply that Kauffman was a divisive comedian those who liked him absolutely loved him, but most people just didn't find him funny. For some reason the producers and studio thought that Kaufman was much more universally loved then he actually is.

[@michaeljweaver1]

Not mentioning that "show that almost no one has heard of" was a bit of a blunder. Kidding is an intricate, nuanced performance from Carrey that we haven't really seen before. Its also suuuuuper self-referential to his own career and the effects living in the limelight have had on him, which makes it pretty relevant to your analysis.

[@LiveHedgehog]

Carrey is a fantastic physical actor. The transformation from the uncomfortable, twitchy, unsure Stanley Ipkiss to the deliberate, expressive, bombastic Mask is really well done, you feel like the Mask has allowed Stanley to stop caring and just go wild. It's not just The Mask either - in Sonic as Robotnik he's very deliberate, with occasional expressive, uncontrolled movements when he's surprised, or saying something off the cuff, or he thinks he's alone. I feel he captures Dr. Robotnik really well.

[@TheOddSolace]

Surprised at how the fleeting a mention 'Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind' gets. It's easily his best film, and featured him in an atypical, toned-down dramatic performance that was quite superb.

[@mikaxms]

Ace Ventura, The Mask, and Dumb and Dumber were all released in the same year? My god.

[@StreifelXP]

Anybody interested in Jim's other artistic avenues in life should check out "Jim Carrey: I Needed Color " it's on youtube and amazing really shifted how I saw the man.

[@williamh123456789]

I thinks it isn't just a matter of the industry. Jim Carrey also changed as a person and tried different things. He has his genius and characteristics that won't change because it's his personality. And he doesn't have to change it. You couldn't ask for Rembrandt to change his entire style just because of the trends of his age.

[@01kalvin]

You are right that the Sonic movie is relying on Sonic for attracting people in but Carrey really made it for me when I did see it. From going to another copy paste movie based on a already established character to something with very funny interactions that caught me off guard. Would have been terrible without him.

[@melo3916]

Dude, u dropped the ball. We ALL love Jim Carrey. And as some of the comments here prove, u glossed over some of his more ambitious projects

[@tallyprestin1881]

What about The Majestic (2001)? It was a heart warming drama with light comedic notes that Carrey was able to tone down his crazy for and it worked brilliantly. Not a huge box office and not a classic film, but certainly his second best dramatic performance behind Eternal Sunshine (which everyone else has already noted you glossed over). I think he had a good dramatic phase that showed his range and his ability to change and adapt.

[@HeavyLiquidOfficial]

I think you're the only one that hasn't heard of Kidding. The show that's already on it's second season. I think that's what makes Jim Carrey a great actor because he knows how to balance comedy and drama. You could really see that in Kidding and Eternal Sunshine. But you wouldn't know that obviously

[@andrewwebb7584]

Was Kidding really that little seen? It's a fantastic show!

[@JJ-fq4nl]

No mention of Once Bitten, his first American movie back in 1985. How I recognized him when In Living Color debuted.

[@Eyezpopmusic]

4real!

[@PetePuebla]

After Ace Ventura he followed it up with The Mask. Cause of it's popularity, it cemented his career. Then he put icing on the cake with Dumb and Dumber.

[@gabrielbrennan4149]

I like these career videos you've been doing! You should do one on Edward Norton :)

[@AlwaysAzzy]

Jim Carrey was my main reason for me going to see Sonic, if I hadn't seen him in the trailer I wouldn't have cared.

[@a3london]

Kidding is the tv show which is so underrated it is a hidden gem i wish people would consider a very great perfomance from jim carrey, and eternal sunshine was very well acted by jim carrey

[@lachiebosman8511]

Jim Carrey will always be one of my favourite actors

[@krono5el]

ace ventura 1 and 2 are incredible and still hold up great.

[@donnythedealer9761]

Jim Carrey is a brilliant actor. His early movies are always really fun stories based around a singular premise. Later stuff he’s just a star in movies. Although tbf i didnt know he was in kick ass 2 until i googled the cast on like the second time of watching, really shocked me.

[@nilek198]

This hurt my feelings. I think Jim is great and his hbo show is very good and he has versatility, just not that many opportunities to show it

[@dijolola3579]

eternal sunshine of the spotless mind was one of my fav of his performances

[@rach_5055]

You forgot The Majestic being one of his serious roles. He was in The Bad Batch briefly, I think he is more versatile than you give him credit for.

[@knightofanguish7399]

Captain Midnight. Jim Carey is like one of the finest examples of bizzare even back then in his beginnings most of us aren't surprised anymore lol. In any case, nice input.

[@jamrhein2]

All the villain actors in Batman Forever showed up thinking they were Joker.

[@PizzaProSupreme]

What about dark crimes? How can you leave all this in and not even mention this complete character flip of a film. Dark, gritty, thought provoking. Nothing like the Jim Carrey you describe in this video. The chops this man possesses for film is incredible. You just didn't seem to look hard enough.

[@mycahjofficial]

*Jim Carrey is a comedic icon. This man pretty much defined my childhood because I always appreciate the way how he cured my depression by putting a huge smile on my face and making me laugh till I cried. Thank you Jim.* ✊🏾🙏🏾